Dr. April Dominick, a faculty member specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation and strength training, explores the nuances of cueing the pelvic floor during loaded activities. She discusses whether intentional cueing is beneficial and shares the A-frame analogy to illustrate balance in pelvic floor function. April also highlights the importance of recognizing client symptoms and the challenges they face, like leaking. Her insights aim to enhance care for patients and athletes alike, making pelvic health more integrated into strength training.

April Dominick, a faculty member at ICE Pelvic, specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery. She dives into the debate over isolating the transversus abdominis during these crucial periods. April uncovers common misconceptions around abdominal exercises, often fueled by well-meaning but misguided advice from fitness professionals. She emphasizes the need for accurate information to reduce fear and confusion in patients. The discussion also covers core stability strategies after surgical procedures like abdominoplasty, providing valuable insights for physical therapists.

In this episode, Dr. April Dominick from ICEPelvic discusses a unique case of an OBGYN client with lumbar radiculopathy. She shares insights on a specialized core training approach that helped the client tolerate sustained positions with less pain in the OR. The podcast also covers strategies to reduce physical strain during C-sections and core rehab routines for surgical staff.